IS develops network-agnostic IoT platform

Internet Solutions (IS) has outlined its roadmap to launching what it believes will be South Africa’s first network- and technology-agnostic Internet of Things (IoT) platform. In partnership with Comsol Networks as the initial network connectivity solutions provider...

Volvo builds Android into next-gen connected cars

Volvo Cars has announced a close partnership with Google to develop the next generation of its in-car infotainment and connectivity solution. Based on Google’s Android operating system, the new solution will offer access to a wide array of apps and services,...

The growing scourge of ID theft

Identity theft is a global crime costing economies millions each year – and, as digital transactions take off, it’s happening more often than ever. In the US, about 15-million residents have their identities stolen each year, costing the country $50-billion, according...

2,6% increase for semiconductor revenues

Worldwide semiconductor revenue totalled $343,5-billion in 2016, a 2,6% increase from 2015 revenue of $334,9-billion, according to final results by Gartner. The top 25 semiconductor vendors’ combined revenue increased 10.5 per cent, a significantly better...

Ztorg botnet compromises 1m devices in a year

Kaspersky Lab’s researchers have discovered a large-scale network that promotes applications infected with the Ztorg Trojan through advertising campaigns. The sophisticated ad botnet has compromised hundreds of thousands of devices with malware that generates views...

Take a Girl Child to Work showcases top jobs

Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day – which will be held around South Africa on Thursday 25 May on Africa Day – celebrates its 15th anniversary this year by showcasing 15 top jobs. Since its inception, the lauded initiative has given nearly one million Grade 10 to 12...